ZACH PASCAL NEWS

Misses practice with illness Pascal missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness.

Impact The good news is that Pascal wasn't placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Assuming that doesn't change, he'll have a good chance to return for Sunday's game against the Titans, looking to build on a strong start to the season (three TDs on 11 targets in two games). It is possible Pascal has to catch passes from backup QB Jacob Eason instead of banged-up starter Carson Wentz (ankles).

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rondale Moore, Zach Pascal and Cooper Kupp: Three slot WRs who will have sustained fantasy success this season Cooper Kupp, Zach Pascal and Rondale Moore are 3 of the league's top slot receivers right now — here's why they'll continue their success.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back in end zone Sunday Pascal secured five of six targets for 38 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 27-24 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

Impact Pascal crossed the goal line for the third time in two games when he recorded an eight-yard scoring grab late in the third quarter in connection with Carson Wentz (ankle). The veteran clearly is a red-zone factor in coach Frank Reich's scheme, which helps make up for the fact Pascal doesn't flash much explosiveness between the 20s. Pascal will look to continue his hot start in a Week 3 road matchup against the Titans, but his outlook would undoubtedly suffer if Jacob Eason is forced to start the contest in Wentz's stead.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stafford leads Rams to late scores in 27-24 win over Colts

Matthew Stafford led Los Angeles on two late scoring drives and Matt Gay made a tiebreaking field goal with 2:23 to go to give the Rams a 27-24 victory at Indianapolis

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Cowboys-Chargers make NFL 14-11 halftime history

The NFL has the first 14-11 halftime score in its 102 seasons

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

Despite Aaron Rodgers’ poor game in Week 1, the simulations are high on him to post a top-12 week against the Detroit Lions, who allowed Jimmy Garoppolo to throw for 314 yards on j...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts' defense starts flat in season-opening loss to Seattle

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard didn't need a film session to diagnose the defensive problems in Sunday's 28-16 loss to Seattle

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs pair of scores in loss Pascal secured four of five targets for 43 yards and two touchdowns in the Colts' 28-16 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

Impact Pascal stepped up as a red-zone threat for new quarterback Carson Wentz with T.Y. Hilton (IR-neck) unavailable, getting into the end zone from 10 and 11 yards out in the second and fourth quarters, respectively. While chunk plays are far from his forte, the veteran wideout brings a sure-handed, reliable presence that it wouldn't be difficult to envision Wentz getting very comfortable with as the season unfolds. Pascal will look to continue his strong form when the Colts tangle with the Rams at home in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why Zach Pascal Does Not Feel Established, And How That Mentality Is Fueling Colts' Wide Receiver Pascal, a former undrafted free agent, is entering his fourth season with the Colts but isn't allowing himself to feel comfortable.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Wentz still weighing options after return from COVID list

The Indianapolis Colts have activated three starters from the reserve/COVID-19 list: quarterback Carson Wentz, center Ryan Kelly and receiver Zach Pascal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returning to practice Pascal was removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday morning, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pascal returns to practice along with QB Carson Wentz (foot) and starting center Ryan Kelly. Pascal's absence coincided with WR T.Y. Hilton's surgery for a disc injury in his neck, ruling the veteran out for at least three games. Pascal seemed to be competing with Parris Campbell for slot snaps earlier this summer, but the Colts may now use him as a replacement for Hilton, at least early on in the season. They kick things off with a Week 1 home game against the Seahawks.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reich urges vaccinations in wake of Colts' COVID-19 absences

Coach Frank Reich is still pushing for the Indianapolis Colts to get fully vaccinated — especially now with three starters landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Should be available Week 1 Pascal (undisclosed) will be eligible for activation from the reserve/COVID-19 list after five days, as long as he remains asymptomatic and continues to return negative tests, Tom...

Impact Pascal, quarterback Carson Wentz (foot), and center Ryan Kelly (undisclosed) are all considered close contacts of a Colts' staff member who tested positive. Pascal will be forced to miss a handful of practices, but as long as he continues to pass through the league's health and safety protocols without positive tests, he should be back in action well before Sept. 12's season opener against Seattle. Given that T.Y. Hilton (neck) is expected to miss multiple weeks, Pascal looks destined for an increased role in Indianapolis' passing game alongside Michael Pittman and Parris Campbell.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wentz to sit out as Colts add 3 to COVID-19 list

The Indianapolis Colts have put starting quarterback Carson Wentz, starting center Ryan Kelly and starting receiver Zach Pascal on the reserve/COVID-19 list

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts' Carson Wentz, Ryan Kelly, Zach Pascal placed on COVID-19 list Wentz was set to return to team drills on Monday for the first time since having foot surgery on Aug. 2.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Moves to COVID-19 list The Colts placed Pascal (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Pascal was one of three players placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by Indianapolis on Monday, alongside quarterback Carson Wentz and center Ryan Kelly. The wideout looks slated for an increased role in Indianapolis' aerial attack with T.Y. Hilton (neck) out multiple weeks, but he will first have to fully clear the league's protocols for COVID-19. An exact timetable for Pascal's return remains undisclosed, and he has just under two weeks before the regular-season kickoff Sept. 12 versus Seattle.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Increased role without Hilton Pascal will likely see the largest increase in playing time among the receiving corps while T.Y. Hilton is out multiple weeks with a neck injury, Stephen Holder of The Athletic rep...

Impact Pascal is likely to start outside opposite Pittman with Parris Campbell in the slot. However, both Campbell and Pascal were used frequently in the slot last season and Pascal was used in multiple roles. It may take a week or two to figure out how a passing game without Hilton and with new quarterback Carson Wentz may distribute targets. Mike Strachan could be a factor at wide receiver after a strong preseason, but the offense also has three viable pass catching tight ends that could help take over the targets that Hilton would have commanded. Either way, Pascal looks set to play a prominent role.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colts face roster debate with injuries to Hilton, Ehlinger

The Indianapolis Colts will open this season without receiver T

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wentz leads key trio of Colts back onto practice field

Starting quarterback Carson Wentz, All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson and center Ryan Kelly all returned to Indianapolis Colts practice Monday after each missed roughly three weeks

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Four receptions Saturday Pascal caught all four of his targets for 41 yards in Saturday's preseason win at Minnesota.

Impact Pascal started opposite Michael Pittman at wide receiver with T.Y. Hilton sitting out. Pascal will remain a steady presence in the Indy passing game and fill in at several roles, but he may not have much upside for targets if both Hilton and Parris Campbell stay healthy.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colts camp observations: Sleeper emerges in secondary, QBs processing ability, Zach Pascal A relative unknown jumped into the starting lineup on defense due to an injury Friday, plus the Colts are finding out how fast their young Q...

AUGUST 6, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Colts Friday Fun Fact: Zach Pascal's Consistent Contributions The Colts Friday Fun Fact is back to put Zach Pascal on a list with Mike Evans, Julio Jones and Tyreek Hill, among others.

JUNE 25, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Alie-Cox signs tender to remain with Colts another season

Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox has signed his restricted free agent tender

MAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Odum, Pascal sign tenders to stay with Indianapolis Colts

All-Pro special teams player George Odum and wide receiver Zach Pascal have signed their one-year tenders to stay with the Indianapolis Colts

APRIL 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts' Zach Pascal, George Odum sign restricted free agency tenders Colts bring back a pair of key contributors.

APRIL 19, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM